Andrew McDonald
Andrew McDonald is an Australian cricketer and current head coach of the national team. Having had a successful playing career primarily as an all-rounder, he transitioned into coaching and took the reins of the Australian side in 2022. Known for his strategic acumen, McDonald has been instrumental in shaping the team's approach, especially in challenging times, such as dealing with injuries to key players. He emphasizes the importance of winning while also exploring new tactics and combinations, particularly ahead of major tournaments.
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Andrew McDonald, the head coach of Australia, placed the blame for the team's exit from the T20 World Cup on the players.
آسٹریلوی ہیڈ کوچ نے ٹی ٹوئنٹی ورلڈ کپ سے باہر ہونے کا سارا ملبہ کھلاڑیوں پر ڈال دیا
Pakistan· 2026-02-20Andrew McDonald provided Scott Boland with advice to let his action flow during his debut Test.
How Scott Boland became a cult hero in the space of four overs
Australia· 2025-12-24
Andrew McDonald is the Australian coach discussing the team's strategy and player fitness.
Australia names Todd Murphy in Boxing Day Test squad as Cameron Green’s place comes into doubtAustralia· 2025-12-24
Smith and Australian coach Andrew McDonald in Melbourne preparing for the Boxing Day Test.
Steve Smith reveals details of health battle that ruled him out of third Ashes Test, now ready to lead Australia at MCGAustralia· 2025-12-24
Andrew McDonald helms the Australian team management with a low-key, light-touch approach.
Australia were ripe for the picking but only took three Tests to dismantle England and BazballAustralia· 2025-12-23
Andrew McDonald has guided the Australian cricket team to Ashes glory.
How Andrew McDonald has guided the Australian cricket team to Ashes gloryAustralia· 2025-12-22
Andrew McDonald had a pink cocktail in hand during the celebrations.
Australia celebrate series win over England with ‘Ronball’ T-shirtsAustralia· 2025-12-21
Andrew McDonald had a lengthy conversation with Steve Smith before an unusual team sheet was submitted.
England fume about DRS after Australia star Alex Carey admits he was out before he reached centuryAustralia· 2025-12-17
Australia cricket coach Andrew McDonald on Nathan Lyon’s reaction to not playing in the second Test.
Even by FIFA’s standards, Donald Trump’s Peace Prize is a new lowAustralia· 2025-12-13
Coach Andrew McDonald said Khawaja does have flexibility.
Clarke has doubts over Khawaja returning to Test side
Guyana· 2025-12-12
Andrew McDonald commented on Usman Khawaja's flexibility in the batting order.
Usman Khawaja Australia cricket team future – will he play another test for Australia? Will Travis Head remain as an opener against England?Australia· 2025-12-09
Australia coach Andrew McDonald confirmed captain Pat Cummins is set to make his comeback for the third Test.
The Ashes: Mark Wood ruled of England squad, Matthew Fisher called up
United Kingdom· 2025-12-09
Australia coach Andrew McDonald said in October that they would be comfortable picking someone like Mitch Marsh for the Test team.
Is Mitchell Marsh’s Test career over? Star all-rounder set to retire from first-class cricketAustralia· 2025-12-08
Andrew McDonald is another selector mentioned in relation to Nathan Lyon's exclusion from the Test match.
Why Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg has no issue with Nathan Lyon being ‘absolutely filthy’ at selectors including George Bailey and Andrew McDonaldAustralia· 2025-12-05
Andrew McDonald was the Australian coach during the Gabba Test.
Steve Smith and Australia slammed for their slow over rate on day one of the Gabba Test against Ben Stokes, Joe Root and EnglandAustralia· 2025-12-05
Andrew McDonald is the coach with whom Lyon has not yet had a detailed conversation.
'Absolutely filthy': 'Gutted' Nathan Lyon voices anger after being dropped from Gabba Ashes Test | Cricket News
India· 2025-12-04Andrew McDonald is the Australian coach.
Inside the Gabba selection calls of Australia and captain Steve Smith to leave out Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins against Ben Stokes and EnglandAustralia· 2025-12-04
Australian coach Andrew McDonald said it 'didn’t look like Test cricket'.
Why day-night Test cricket sometimes seems like a fix looking for a problemAustralia· 2025-12-03
Andrew McDonald is the coach who has not guaranteed Usman Khawaja's place in the side.
Usman Khawaja should make way for Head as opener, says Mark TaylorAustralia· 2025-11-28
Andrew McDonald dismissed speculation that Hazlewood would miss the entire series.
Josh Hazlewood returns to bowling as Pat Cummins trains with pink ballAustralia· 2025-11-25Australian coach Andrew McDonald reveals opening plan for Travis Head.
Australian coach Andrew McDonald reveals opening plan for Travis Head, provides updates on Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Usman Khawaja, Nathan LyonAustralia· 2025-11-24Andrew McDonald is the national coach of Australia, facing challenges with the team's batting line-up.
A staggering 19 wickets fall on day one of the first Test at Optus Stadium in Perth, sending shockwaves through Australia as the England bowlers and Ben Stokes roarAustralia· 2025-11-21
Andrew McDonald is noted as the coach-selector for Australia.
England have a plan. Australia are making it up as they go. This could be an Ashes to rememberAustralia· 2025-11-21
Head coach Andrew McDonald is optimistic about Cummins' recovery.
Australia Ashes squad: George Bailey defends age of players for Perth openerUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-05
Australian coach Andrew McDonald and selection chair George Bailey have built a stable team environment.
Steve Waugh criticises Australian selector George Bailey before Test team for first 2025 Ashes Test is announcedAustralia· 2025-11-05
Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald have worked to transform the image of the Test team.
Michael Vaughan questions popularity of Australian Test team, as England defend preparation ahead of AshesAustralia· 2025-11-01
Australian coach Andrew McDonald carries a wanger, which is commonly used in cricket practice.
Ben Austin death: Melbourne teen cricketer died after ‘wanger’ tool delivered ball that struck him in the neck in Ferntree GullyAustralia· 2025-10-30
Andrew McDonald is the head coach who provided optimism about Cummins' recovery.
Australia hopeful captain will be fit for second Ashes Test in BrisbaneAustralia· 2025-10-27
Andrew McDonald is the head coach of the Australian cricket team and part of the selection panel.
Inside the history and culture of Test cricket selectorsAustralia· 2025-10-24
Australia coach Andrew McDonald said on Friday that Cummins would likely need a minimum of four weeks of bowling preparation.
David Warner: 'Australia will play for the Ashes, England will play for a moral victory'United Kingdom· 2025-10-13